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R D A Gaasbeek1, H Sonneveld, R J van Heerwaarden
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Limb Deformity Reconstruction Unit, Sint Maartenskliniek, P.O. Box 9011, 6500 GM Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Abstract:
To prevent patella infera in open wedge high tibial osteotomy, a new operation technique was developed. Instead of a proximal tibial tuberosity osteotomy, a distal osteotomy was performed and the tuberosity was fixed with one screw to the tibia. Initial experience in 17 patients was evaluated and compared with results of 20 patients with open wedge high tibial osteotomy with proximal tuberosity osteotomy. Distal tuberosity osteotomy in open wedge high tibial osteotomy appears effective in preventing patella infera.